The Supreme Court ordered an urgent investigation into illegal tree cutting in the Taj Trapezium Zone near the Taj Mahal, directing authorities to act immediately with police protection. The case will be further reviewed on March 25.
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The Supreme Court is scrutinizing illegal tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge, demanding details on affluent beneficiaries and a comprehensive afforestation plan. The court expressed concern over ecological damage from road widening and a lack of independent monitoring for restoration efforts. The case, highlighting accountability for environmental violations, is set for hearing in January 2025.
